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August 25, 2014 MD · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vinci Stone Products, Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was working in the open pit sorting stone and a large stone fell on top his right foot. Employee was wearing steel toe boots at the time of incident. The employee was sent to the doctor immediately after he reported to the office.

August 25, 2009 MD · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vinci Stone Products, Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was loading stone into cutter with another emploee and got his right middle finger wedged. The employee noticed a laceration from where it was wedged. He then stopped working and came to the office, told his supervisor and was sent to Concentra.

February 21, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vinci Stone Products, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a shovel to spread stone dust on a section of the driveway for traction after a light snow and icing.

July 5, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vinci Stone Products, Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was on outlet table side of stone cutter when cut was initiated; outlet table moves in downward position. Miner placed hand prematurely to remove stone and when table was retracted middlefinger was pinched between top of stone and chisels.

April 5, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vinci Stone Products, Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was picking up stones from stock pile when larger stone rolled down and impacted employee's leg. He suffered a bruise above his right knee.

March 31, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vinci Stone Products, Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE was reclaiming stones from stock pile when a larger stone rolled down and smashed his finger.

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